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Recreation and Leisure Studies

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Recreation and Leisure Studies

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    1. Recreation and Leisure Studies Marissa Wood FYS Wansink November 2007

    2. Do people actually go to school to study how to have fun? Yes! VWC combines academic study and practical experience which provides the basis for development of personal leadership, supervisory skills, and administrative skills in the field of recreation and leisure.

    3. Characteristics of a Recreation and Leisure Major Enjoys… Being active Sports Traveling Helping others Feeling good about seeing other improve Making a difference in others lives

    4. What Kind of Classes do Recreation students attend? Intro to Recreation and Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation: Inclusion and Community Technology Application in Recreation and Leisure Studies Leadership and Analysis Lab Management of a Recreation and Leisure Services

    5. Design and Maintenance of Recreation facilities History, Philosophy and Trends of Recreation and Leisure Safety and First Aid Other classes that are required- -Speech -Methods of Social Research -Group Dynamics

    6. Practical Experience The REC 403 class, Internship in Recreation and Leisure Studies, is required of all recreation majors. It provides an opportunity for students to learn and work in an environment that they are considering to pursue a career in. Total Credits = 69

    7. So Many Choices! * * * Therapeutic Recreation * * * Recreation Leadership * * * Sports, Tourism, and Management (STORM)

    8. Therapeutic Recreation

    9. Career Paths of Therapeutic Recreation Majors Physical therapy Psychiatric care Physical trainer Work in long term care centers such as nursing homes, group homes, assisted-living facilities, colleges and universities, and correctional facilities

    10. Recreation Leadership Track

    11. Career Paths of Recreation Leadership Majors Park rangers Park managers Wilderness expedition leaders Coaches Recreation and Fitness workers

    12. Sports, Tourism, and Management Track (STORM) Provides preparation for a management-based recreation career, deals with operations of facilities

    13. Career Paths of Management Recreation Majors Resort recreation directors Special events coordinator Marketing directors Resort sales managers Operation supervisors Athletic Directors Travel Agents

    14. As Said by a Recreation and Leisure Professor Dr. Kennedy noted that recreational professionals are necessary because they provide meaningful activities and programs for people to take part in to fulfill the third of peoples lives that they use for leisure time.

    15. As Said by a Students Keyke Talbot stated that even though having fun is involved in being a recreational professional, the emphasis for people in these careers is on helping people reach an optimal state of health.

    16. Reasons Recreation and Leisure Studies Appeals to Me I enjoy being around people and seeing them happy. I like to help people learn. I have always enjoyed being active in sports and other leisure activities.

    17. More of Why I want to Be a Recreational Professional I want to be an positive influence people so they can make good decisions about how they spend their free time. I want to make a difference in a field that no one believes requires a college degree in.

    18. The Importance of the Recreation and Leisure Studies Major This major is not just fun and games! Recreation and Leisure studies prepares students to aid others in having enjoyable, safe, healthy, and meaningful activities to take part in.

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